murphyGlyceryl Capryl Ether
AKA: 10430-97-4, 3-(decyloxy)-1, 2-propanediol, 3-decyloxy-1, 1, 2-Propanediol, SUNETHER MO-1, 1-DECYLGLYCEROL ETHER
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from caprylic acid (an eight-carbon fatty acid) and glycerin, both obtainable from natural or synthetic sources. Synthesized through esterification of glycerin with caprylic acid under controlled conditions.
Glyceryl Capryl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting. Also known as 10430-97-4. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Formula
C13H28O3
Mol. Weight
232.36
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Removes Impurities
Emulsifier
Boosts Lather
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 588)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2013
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR